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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Fireplace
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool

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Map
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Ocean Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Pacific Avenue
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Mission Santa Cruz
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Room (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Room (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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View from room

1 King Bed, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

2 Queen Beds, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Room (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Room (Hearing Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exterior

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Pool
Spa
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (727)
The price is CA $237
per night
CA $272 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

About the area

Santa Cruz

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Westside Santa Cruz hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. Monterey Bay and University of California, Santa Cruz are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 3 min walk
  • Pacific Avenue - 7 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 19 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive
  • Mystery Spot - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Abbott Square Market - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers its guests an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 5 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 4934 square feet (458 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection was completed in August 2020.

This Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 170 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 4934 sq ft of conference space
  • 458 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1969
  • Deli
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers 170 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in August 2020.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 30 per day)
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:30 AM: USD 8-21 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 34
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 21 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 30 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 568 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1005 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Too much laundry noise
My room was next door to the in-house laundry machines. The washing machine ran nonstop until 11:00 PM. The room wasn’t that clean. Hair in the bathroom and trash on the floor in the bathroom. The room was also very run down. Lots of wear and tear. The wallpaper in the bathroom was actually stapled together.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Celine

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tracy

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That this was a converted motel was a complete disappointment. An unheated pool, a broken jacuzzi, and a sad room made paying $500 for this a bitter pill.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sierra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ali

Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

mary

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property looks a lot nicer in pictures. They advertise valet in front of the lobby without having a designated area for check ins. The pool was ice cold on a 80 degree day and was murky with various insects and hair floating around. The cute lounge areas are very nice but they are highly stained. I was able to find some towels to throw on top of them. When pulling back the sheets we found an eyelash and something else that was either a thread or insect leg. I’m really hoping it was a thread but it was questionable. Overall after booking this place for the adorable pool area but being disappointed, I would not recommend this hotel to a friend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonder and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Natasha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rath

The bed was not comfortable and the toilet kept messing up. Housekeeping has to be requested a day prior.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amos

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great college town hotel. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maqsood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our usual stay in Santa Cruz
I have stayed at Hotel Paradox probably about 10 times over the past few years. The first time we stayed, we thought it was a very elegant hotel, each time since then the experience has been a little downgraded. They used to have robes for the guests to wear to the pool, they don’t anymore. Some of the lights in the room were not working right. The Pool area was rebuilt a few years ago, but they did a poor job with the lounge chairs. When the material was new, it looked fabulous now it looks stained and dirty. We still like the hotel And will probably stay there again, but it went from five stars to four stars for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
8.5 out of 10.
Pros: I like the cool vibe and decor of this hotel. It has a great pool and in ground spa. Quiet. Cons: needs upkeep and room quality doesn't feel congruent with the price you pay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a comfort stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Evan, North Vancouver

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
In a rough neighbourhood and facility is old which needs some TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Courtney

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Felt like a motel that had been cheaply renovated. The rooms were small, the restaurant food was not great. The pool was small and overcrowded.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice amenities available
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Odalis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024